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I should like to take this opportunity of thanking all those
who made these activities possible. It is too often thought that
pxiblicity is purely the concern of the responsible agent. That, of
course, is not the case. Without the co-operation of local bodies
who can provide the opportunities for obtaining a suitable audience,
and without the co-operation of the burgesses themselves, publicity,
of however satisfactory a nature, will fail completely in its object.
Fortunately, the history of health publicity is usually the reverse
of a vicious circle. The more people know, the more they wish to
learn. For that very adequate reason, we should avail ourselves
of every opportunity to extend our publicity campaign, until we
can feel reasonably certain that no branch of the community has
been neglected.
Particular thanks are due to the local press, which, as always
before, has supplied courteous, indeed invaluable assistance.
II. Circular Letters.
(1) The following circular letters were issued to doctors during
the year:
(a) Letter re Measles: Prophylaxis and Treatment.
(b) Letter re consulting obstetrician.
(c) Letter re new mortuary premises.
(d) Letter re admission of cases of measles and whooping
cough to the Isolation Hospital.
(e) Letter in connection with Home Help Scheme,
ing information of confinement cases sent to hospital
in emergency.
(f) Letter re Public Health Handbook.
(g) Letter re occurrence of cases of typhoid fever.
(h) Letter re extension of facilities for consulting
stetrician.
(2) In addition to the above, various circular letters were sent
to Elementary and Private Schools, and also to Ratepayers' and
other Associations, in connection with health matters.
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